In loving memory of Raymond Eli Johns was born to Raymond G Johns Sr & Della Mae Runsabove on May 8th, 1975. He was born in Crow Agency MT an grew up in lame deer Mt where he attended lame deer elementary and later transferred to St. Labre school. He was raised by his beloved grandparents Lloyd Runsabove & Margaret Redcherries Runsabove the first 5 years of his young life and eventually moved back with his mother Della Mae who he loved dearly with all his heart. Reland was a loving son, grandson, brother, father, uncle, cousin & friend.
Reland lived in Helena Mt for the past 10+ years where he met his fiancé Buffy Miller who he planned on marrying in the spring of 2022.
While living in Helena he enjoyed his pass time camping, cooking (especially while camping), 4-wheeling in the beautiful mountains, floating and catching fish in the Missouri River, listening to music, lifting weights, and watching his favorite team the Green Bay Packers.
Reland was cherished and loved by all those who were close to him. He is survived by his sisters Robin Bustamante and family from Colorado, Millie Crazymule from Lame Deer MT., sons Todd & Kyler Roland from Oklahoma, fiancée buffy from Helena as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Reland was preceded in death by his grandparents Lloyd & Margaret Runsabove, parents Della Mae Runsabove & Raymond G. Johns, Nephew Zayden Bustamante, as well as his uncles Bill, Cactus & Leroy Runsabove.
Graveside service will be held at the Allison Bixby Memorial Cemetery at 11 A.M Friday October 1, 2021 where Reland will be laid to rest next to his beloved mother with a meal to follow at the Morning star Baptist church.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 1, 2021
Alison Bixby Cemetery
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 1, 2021
Alison Bixby Cemetery
Lame Deer, MT 59043
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF RAYMOND ELI JOHNS AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
James D.Jr. & Ann King says
So sorry to hear of Reland’s passing. He was my student when I substituted at Lame Deer Elementary School in the early 1980s. Condolences to his family….
Judith (Judy) L. Nielsen says
I understand from the staff at Helena Housing Authority that Reland was a delightful employee. Such a shock for all who knew and loved him.